Through Nov. 30
Deena Goldstein art exhibit at Temple Solel. See page 88
Through Dec. 15
Jewish Refugees in Shanghai exhibit at Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center of the AZJHS. azjhs.org
Nov. 1
3rd Annual Desert Gathering Jewish Music Fest. 2-6 pm at Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix. Free. info@desertgatheringaz.com, 480-425-0700
MusicaNova Orchestra Concert: The Colors of Music, featuring Bobae Johnson, 16, violin soloist. 4 pm. Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N Central Ave., Phoenix. musicanovaaz.com
Nov. 2
The Danish String Quartet, 7 pm, The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Medicare in 2016 featuring speaker Glen Spencer, sponsored by Hadassah Valley of the Sun,10 am, Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix. froma24@yahoo.com,
480-563-2221
Nov. 2 & 30
Fall Cooking Series with Chef Eddie Matney at VOSJCC. See page 80.
Nov. 3
Tea With Honey. See page 54
“Becoming Henry” film screening. See page 88
Nov. 4
Valley Beit Midrash Lecture: “20 Profound Lessons from Kabbalah that I Made Sure to Teach My Children” by Rabbi Arthur Kurzweil. 7-9 pm, Congregation Beth Tefillah, 10636 N 71st Way, No. 1, Scottsdale. rabbi@valleybeitmidrash.org, 602-445-3112
Nicki Parrott, Rosanno Sportiello and Eddie Metz Trio with special guest Jacob Fisher. 7 pm at MIM, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Mandy Barnett, classic country vocalist. 7:30 pm at Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E Pecos Road, Gilbert. 480-279-7194 or higleycenter.org
Let’s Talk: current events discussion group, 2-3:30 pm, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-483-7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.
It’s Not Just Lunch – Avoiding Senior Scams. Noon at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. A VOSJCC/Smile on Seniors collaboration. 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org
Israeli Sing-Along Night. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s Israel Center for fun and music.7 pm, East Valley JCC, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler, Free. shahare@vosjcc.org
Nov. 5
Let’s Be Strong & Single – Safety for the Single Woman, 11 am-1:30 pm, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-483-7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org
Annual Fall for the Arts ArtWalk: Landscapes and “Linda Carter Holman Show” at Wilde Meyer Gallery, 4142 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale; and Dreamscapes at Wilde Meyer Annex, 7100 Main St. Open for ArtWalk every Thursday, 7-9 pm. info@wildemeyer.com, wildemeyer.com, 480-945-2323
“Modern West” exhibit at Wilde Meyer Gallery, 3001 E Skyline Dr., Tucson. Open for ArtWalk 5-7 pm every Thursday. info@wildemeyer.com, wildemeyer.com 520-615-5222
Youssou N’Dour in concert. 7:30 pm, Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main St., Mesa. mesaartscenter.com
Nov. 5-9
15th Scottsdale International Film Festival, Opening night, Nov. 5, screening of Landfill Harmonic: 7:30 pm, Recycled Orchestra Performance: 9 pm, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St., Scottsdale; screenings, Nov. 6-9 at Harkins Shea 14 Theatre, 7354 E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or 480-499-TKTS (8587).
Nov. 6
Portland Cello Project. 7:30 pm, Piper Theater, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main St., Mesa. mesaartscenter.com
Temple Havurat Emet invites all veterans to join us as we honor those who had served in all the armed forces. 7:30 pm at the Lecky Center of the Robson Library, 9330 E Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. templehavuratemet.org
Nov. 6-22
The Secret Garden, the Youth Works production is for ages 8+. Gyder Theater, Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 8355 W Peoria Ave. Peoria. 623-815-7930 or theaterworks.org
Nov. 7
3rd Annual Chess and Science Festival & All-Girls Tournament, all day event and open to all, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, The University of Arizona, 1601 E University Blvd., Tucson. ChessandScienceFestival.com, 520-370-0700, Anjelina@gmail.com
Council For Jews With Special Needs Annual Fundraiser Gala – 30th Anniversary, 7-11 pm, Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix. amy@cjsn.org or call 480-629-5343
MIMFest, 10:30 am-5. Repeats Nov. 8. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Nov. 8
Adopt-A-Roadway roadside clean-up. Meet in the Tucson JCC parking lot at 8:30 am. Wear closed-toed shoes and bring gloves. Anyone over the age of 16 welcome. Anne Lowe, 520-481-3934
Nov. 9
Jewish National Fund: Women for Israel Cocktail Reception. Jessica Abo, an award-winning journalist, will share about her passion for philanthropy and Israel. 6-8 pm. Su Vino Winery, 7035 E Main St., No. 110 Scottsdale. kgarrison@jnf.org, 480-447-8100, ext. 967
Let’s Get Healthy – Senior Healthcare & Relocation Options, presented by Step-by-Step Senior Solutions, 10 am-noon, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Free, but registration required. 480-483-7121 ext. 1213 or harrietc@vosjcc.org
Brandeis National Committee Concert series begins with the String Trio from The Phoenix Symphony. BNC supports scholarships and research at Brandeis University. The four concerts will be the second Monday of each month at 12:45 pm at Palo Cristi Church, 3535 E Lincoln, Phoenix. 602-971-0012 or joansitver@aol.com
Nov. 10
VBM Panel: “Fools & Jesters: Humor, Laughter, & Healing in Jewish History and Today.” 7-9 pm, Temple Chai, 645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix. rabbi@valleybeitmidrash.org, 602-445-3112
Learn how stem cell therapy can help treat your lung disease. 4 pm at the Scottsdale Lung Institute Clinic, 8377 E Hartford Dr., Ste. 120, Scottsdale. 855-434-9235 or lunginstitute.com/JewishLife
Emily Kinney is an actress and songwriter best known for her role as Beth Green on TV’s The Walking Dead. 7 pm at MIM, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
JNF Arizona Women for Israel luncheon. 11 am at the Phoenix Art Museum. jnf.org/azwfi
Nov. 10-15
Evil Dead: The Musical. Times vary at Piper Theater, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main St., Mesa. May be inappropriate for 12 and under. mesaartscenter.com
Nov. 11
VBM Lecture: “How to Thrive Through Life’s Transitions to Live Fearlessly & Regret-Free – with Rabbi Sherre Hirsch. 7-9 pm, Congregation Or Tzion, 9096 E Bahia Dr. Scottsdale. rabbi@valleybeitmidrash.org, 602-445-3112
Jewish Community Blood Drive, 9 am-2pm, walk-ins are welcome but appointments recommended. Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-634-4944 or online using sponsor code: JEWISHCC at bloodhero.com
Native American Heritage Month Concert featuring The R. Carlos Nakai Jazz Quartet and Sihasin.7 pm, The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Nov. 12
MEGA Event. See page 87
MIM and the Phoenix Blues Society present Mike Eldred Trio. 7:30 pm, The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Nov. 13
Dave Simonett in concert, 7:30 pm, The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Tax & Legal Seminar. Presented by the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix and the Arizona Community Foundation. 7 am-noon, Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. RSVP: rrabinovich@jcfphoenix.org, 480-699-1717
Nov. 13, 14, 15
Arizona Opera’s second production of its 2015/16 season, Florencia en el Amazonas comes to Phoenix for the first time. Nov. 13, 14 at 7:30 pm and Nov. 15 at 2 pm in Symphony Hall, 75 N 2nd St., Phoenix. azopera.org or 602-266-7464
Nov. 14
MusicaNova Young Artist Recital, Alicia Wu, viola; Sophia Chan and Hannah Butcher, harps, 4 pm. Recital Hall at Arizona Piano Company, 4134 E Wood St., Phoenix, musicanovaaz.com
Nov. 17
VBM Lecture: “Tension Between Tradition & Innovation” with Rabbi Professor Daniel Sperber, 7-9 pm, Congregation Beth Tefillah, 10636 N 71st Way, No. 1, Scottsdale. rabbi@valleybeitmidrash.org, 602-445-3112
Rioult Dance NY, A former principal with the Martha Graham Dance Company. 7:30 pm, Piper Theater, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main St., Mesa. mesaartscenter.com
National Geographic Live presents: Blue World. Sylvia Earle: Oceanographer. Presented by in Partnership with National Geographic. 7:30 pm, Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main St., Mesa. mesaartscenter.com
Nov. 18
Ambassador Dennis Ross will discuss the U.S.-Israel Relationship form Truman to Obama. 7 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel. Free. RSVP required: jfsa.org
Nov. 19
The Voice of Israel Concert. Since meeting on Israel’s reality television show, The Voice, Maytal Michaeli and Etzion Mayer have developed both a friendship and artistic relationship that has resulted in beautiful music about Jewish identity and life for young people in Israel. Presented with the IAC. 7:30-10:30 pm, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Registration required: jewishphoenix.org/voice.
Double Sharp, an exciting piano duo combines the talents of the Russian-born pianists Natasha Marin and Maria Demina. 7:30 pm, Piper Theater, One E Main St., Mesa. mesaartscenter.com
Nov. 20-22
Hidden in the Hills Art Tour (repeats Nov. 27-29). See page 88
Nov. 21
Richard Thompson Trio with Special Opening Performance by Hayes Carll, 7 pm, MIM, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, $62.50-$77.50 (on sale 10/15), MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Wyatt Earp: Life on the Frontier. 7:30 pm at Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E Pecos Road, Gilbert. 480-279-7194 or higleycenter.org
Nov. 21 and 22
Arizona Opera’s Florencia en el Amazonas comes to Tucson. Nov. 21 at 7:30 and 22 at 2 pm in the Tucson Music Hall, 260 S Church St., Tucson. azopera.org or 520-293-4336
Nov. 22
An evening to benefit Smile on Seniors. 4 pm at the home of an SOS patron. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. 602-492-7670 or rsvp.sosaz.org
Chris Potter Trio, 7 pm, The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Nov. 23
VBM Lecture: “Sexuality and Sanctity – Desire and Pleasure” with Rabbi Rahel Berkovits, 7-9 pm, Temple Solel, 6805 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. rabbi@valleybeitmidrash.org, 602-445-3112
Nov. 24
Last Comic Standing 2015, 7:30 pm, Ikeda Theater, One E Main St., Mesa. mesaartscenter.com
Nov. 25
MIM Musical Interludes Series featuring ASU Guitar Ensemble, 10:30 am, The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Both Sides Now: A celebration of Joni Mitchell featuring Khani Cole with Obadiah Parker and Krystal Waters. 7 pm, The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Nov. 27
Under the Streetlamp perform an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. 8 pm. Ikeda Theater, One E Main St., Mesa, $34-$54. mesaartscenter.com
Dec. 1
VBM Presents “The Surprising Commonality Between Hassidut & Hinduism” with Rabbi Herzl Hefter. 7:00 pm at Congregation Or Tzion, 9096 E Bahia Dr., Scottsdale. 602-445-3112
Dec. 2
Forever Tango, featuring Anna Trebunskaya and Dimitry Chaplin of Dancing with the Stars. 2:30 pm and 8 pm. Mesa Arts Center, One E Main St., Mesa. 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com
Dec. 3
MonaLisa Touch Informational Seminar and Open House. 5-7 pm, Arizona Women’s Care 9823 N 95th St. Suite 101, Scottsdale. Free. RSVP to Jennifer 480-455-0016 or Monalisatouch@azwocare.com
“Treasures” 7-9 pm. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 4142 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale. info@wildemeyer.com, wildemeyer.com 480-945-2323
VBM Panel: Reinvigorating Hanukkah. 7 pm at Temple Solel, 6805 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. $18 (suggested donation). 602-445-3112
Dec. 5-20
The Quiltmaker’s Gift, a favorite holiday production for all ages. Presented by Theater Works. Gyder Theater, Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 8355 W Peoria Ave., Peoria. 623-815-7930 or theaterworks.org
Dec. 6
Israel in the Changing Middle East. See page 87
Israel Center Hanukkah. 4 pm at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road. Free. 480-634-4900, ext. 1109 or shahare@vosjcc.org
Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis, 3 pm & 7:30 pm, Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa. Mesaartscenter.com
Dec. 7
The Milk Carton Kids with Julian Lage, in Partnership with Emporium. 8 pm, Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa. mesaartscenter.com
